Textile market complex on the Canal Corridor in Udhna serving the saree and dress-material trade.
Saket Textile Market is a textile market complex on the Canal Corridor in Udhna, in the north-eastern part of Surat, Gujarat, India. It serves the city's saree and dress-material trade and sits within the wider industrial and wholesale belt that makes Surat one of India's main fabric-producing and trading centres. Udhna is a manufacturing and trading district, so the complex has a working character, with traders, weavers' agents and transport handlers outnumbering casual browsers.
The complex is arranged as rows of small shops across several floors, each stocking sarees, unstitched dress material and related fabrics. Most goods are made locally in Surat's mills and workshops, so the share of authentic local product is high and there are few imported souvenirs. Styles lean towards everyday and festive wear in synthetic blends, with embroidered and printed work at a range of price points. As in other Surat wholesale complexes, quality differs between shops, and the practical way to judge it is to handle the fabric, check the embroidery density and compare several stalls before committing.
Trade here runs on wholesale rates, and sellers generally quote for lots to retailers. Single pieces can often be arranged, usually at a higher per-piece rate. Bargaining is part of the transaction, and a better price is usually available when buying several pieces or paying in cash. Cash and UPI are the most common payment methods, and card acceptance is inconsistent. There is no tourist tax-refund mechanism at the market, though a GST bill can be requested from the seller.
The atmosphere is busy on weekday daytime hours, with reported trade hours of roughly 10:00 to 20:00 Monday to Saturday, which visitors should confirm before going. Food options are limited to tea stalls and snack vendors near the complex rather than sit-down restaurants, so many visitors eat before or after the visit elsewhere in Udhna or the city centre. The Canal Corridor location is somewhat removed from the Ring Road complexes in Salabatpura, so a day of textile shopping in Surat is easiest when planned with transport between the two areas in mind, using an auto-rickshaw or a booked cab.
| Hours | Mon-Sat about 10:00-20:00 (blog-reported wholesale hours; confirm before visiting) |
|---|---|
| Price | Wholesale rates |
| Address | Canal Corridor, Udhna, Surat, Gujarat 395010 |
Location
Canal Corridor, Udhna, Surat, Gujarat 395010
21.1899, 72.8599 View on map
Highlights
- Textile complex on the Canal Corridor in Udhna serving the saree and dress-material trade
- Locally made sarees and unstitched dress material at wholesale-oriented rates
- Working trade atmosphere away from the main tourist circuit
- Option to compare against the Ring Road complexes in Salabatpura
Tips for visiting
- Visit on a weekday daytime when most shops are open
- Compare several shops before buying, as quality and price vary
- Bargain harder when buying multiple pieces
- Carry cash or UPI as card acceptance is uneven
- Arrange an auto-rickshaw or cab, as the Canal Corridor is distant from Ring Road markets
Frequently asked questions
What does Saket Textile Market sell?
It sells wholesale sarees and dress material, mostly made locally in Surat. The goods are aimed at the textile trade, though single pieces are often possible.
Where is Saket Textile Market located?
It is on the Canal Corridor in Udhna, Surat, Gujarat, in the north-eastern part of the city.
Can visitors haggle?
Yes. Prices are negotiable, particularly for multiple pieces or cash payment.
Is there a tax refund for tourists?
No tourist tax-refund scheme operates at the market. A GST invoice can be requested from the seller.